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If you happen to own a 2012 Volvo S60 sedan and/or a XC60 crossover in the States, there's a good chance you'll soon receive a recall letter from the Swedish automaker because of a potential fire risk. "An incorrect mixture of underbody coating and over-application can result in rigid, icicle-like areas hanging from vehicle’s undercarriage," read Volvo's document posted on the website of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "If this condition exists, the underbody coating may penetrate the fuels lines and cause fuel leakage, increasing the risk of a fire"
Volvo said that the S60 sedans affected were produced between January 10, 2012, and February 3, 2012, while the X60 models were made from January 10 to 26, 2012. Overall, the safety recall concerns 2,742 S60 and XC60 models.
The company said its dealers will inspect the vehicle undercarriage, and if they find excessive underbody coating in the fuel line area, it will be removed. In the event that the fuel lines are damaged, they will be replaced.
Volvo expects the safety recall to begin on April 13.
